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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,570

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $145,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,397

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $135,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,950 $196,800
Base Invoice $46,454 $183,024
Convenience Package 500  
Premium Package 2,350  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,650  
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 650
Adaptive dampers - electrical 850  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 350  
Carbon fiber trim 950 1,960
Synthetic suede steering wheel 500  
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,200
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,500
Convenience Package 465  
Premium Package 2,186  
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package 1,535  
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 605
Adaptive dampers - electrical 791  
Carbon fiber mirror housings 1,116  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 326  
Carbon fiber trim 884 1,823
Synthetic suede steering wheel 465  
iPod integration   0
Special order charge   1,116
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates   2,325
Options (change) 9,695 6,310
Options (change) 9,018 5,869
Destination 925 1,250
Gas Tax 0 2,100
Total Price $60,570 $206,460
Total Invoice $56,397 $192,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $149,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $139,389
Model Year20172012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine375hp I4560hp V10
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$60,570$206,460
Adjustments for Features-3,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,765$206,460
Total Invoice$56,397$192,243
Adjustments for Features-3,5430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,854$192,243

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
ModelCLAR8
TrimAMG CLA45GT
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Mid-engine configuration $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
Carbon fiber body panels $250
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler $300
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Color seat belts$0 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated carbon fiber door sill trim plates $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Interior trim, special color$0 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable $400
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,300$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5430

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLA vs. Audi R8

Model Year20172012
ModelCLAR8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length182.3 in174.5 in
Width70.0 in75.0 in
Height56.6 in49.3 in
Curb Weight3,263 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40028%
Total Not Requested105072%
AMG Red Cut Exclusive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior trim, special color0No
Color seat belts0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested120092%
Total Not Requested1008%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

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